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Moreover, it was alleged that the FBI was artificially inflating statistics regarding domestic terrorism to create a perception of widespread threats, impacting resource allocation. Wray's defense against these allegations was deemed insufficient by many, with calls from senators for accountability within the Bureau and how it operates.

Targeting of Religious Organizations

The spotlight then shifted to the controversial memo issued by the FBI's Richmond field office that allegedly suggested turning Catholic congregations into sources of intelligence. Wray was confronted about the implications of this memo and the targeting of traditionalist Catholics, with several senators accusing the FBI of violating the First Amendment.